Let’s talk gifting—aka when brands slide into my inbox (or I slide into theirs 👀) and they send over products they know I’ll love. There are no strings attached…just lovely surprises that I might just share with you. Lately, the mail has been extra fabulous, so here’s how I’ve worked these gifted gems into my everyday life.
This time around, skin care, home decor, wine, and a new handbag showed up on your front porch. Can we agree that this is the equivalent to hitting the gifting lottery?!
It is MAY-cember, after all.
We’re barely hanging on. There are more field days, field trips, and end of year parties than we know what to do with. However, it also means the end of the school year is near and we’re that much closer to summer. Jury is out on whether summer schedule is any better!
SO, when these gifts showed up at my doorstep, I immediately squealed and knew I’ll be using them all summer long! Here’s a peek at what I was gifted and if you watch this, you’ll see how I styled each piece!
I absolutely LOVE the color of this bamboo hangbag. It’s giving Gucci for a fraction of the price! It’s perfect for summer and fits just about anything from my laptop to all the kids’ snacks. I added my own bag charm using beads along with this lip gloss lid to turn my lippy into a charm. I prefer these tube caps to punching holes directly into my lip gloss.
These melamine dinner plates are making all my back porch dreams come true. I’m planning to dine al fresco all summer long! The best part? They won’t break when little hands inevitably get a hold of them!
Of course, I had to add these raffia chargers to my tabletop. They’re such a simple way to elevate a space–and make weeknight porch dinners feel fancy!
This blood orange spritz is perfect for summer! It’s an easy crowd pleaser whether at a cookout or your next book club! Turn it into a delish cocktail if you’re feeling fancy…might I recommend the Gogo Spritz recipe. Looking for a unique hostess gift? Attach flowers to your next bottle using this mini floral foam!
I can’t get enough of this Caudalie hyaluronic serum. It’s a must-have in my beauty routine regardless of the season. Apply to damp clean skin before using your facial moisturizer. It keeps your skin hydrated and glowing. I swear by it!
It’s perfectly giftable, too! For a bit of extra “flair”, add a cardstock tag to your favorite bottle of wine using a paper punch, then attach the serum with a bit of double-sided tape. Enjoy your new title as “best gift giver”!
Want to see how I style and gift each of these items? Watch the video below!
